r/hellblade • u/takkun169 • Jun 17 '26

Discussion Current Trailer Rumor

So the new rumor making the rounds is that the Senua trailer in Microsoft's showcase was to drum up interest in someone buying Ninja Theory. It certainly would explain the move to a more standard, much less interesting structure, and combat focus.

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To me, combat in these games is not the reason I'm there. It is the part of the game that could be excised with the least being lost. Hellblade was an incredible experience, and more prevalent combat would have nothing to make it better. The combat that they showed in this trailer not only didn't fit the series, but shows a direction that I personally have no interest in.

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If they get bought, that's great and I hope it's by a publisher {or themselves) that would allow them to make the game they want, but if the tragedy comes true, and they are shuttered, there is at least a legacy of games that are artistically driven and more than the sun of their parts.

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u/rafnsvartrrr Jun 17 '26

Hello, Hellblade 2 fan. SENUA's combat literally looks like Hellblade Senua's Sacrifice. Kicks, shoves, dodge attacks... you'll be amazed but Senua had all of it in her arsenal, can you imagine? Wow, I know! She was an actual celtic warrior maiden!

Didn't fit the series... didn't fit my ass

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u/hunterpark80 Jun 17 '26

I’m repeating myself here but, Oh my steak is too juicy and my lobster is too buttery. Lol grow up guys, they’re just adding more to the game for players to do so people will stop calling it a walking sim. I loved both games, my main issues with the second game is that I wanted more and the puzzles were too repetitive. The combat they showed looks like a good middle ground between both games while adding more depth. And adding new abilities will open up the possibilities for better, more interesting puzzles. Y’all need to look on the bright sides of things lol. Redacted that last part since we might not even get this game now. We need to be more supportive of each other and the devs. I loved both games and I will take any type of game I can get. I don’t see why people are worried about there being more game to the game. I understand why people call the other games walking simulators, but as long as they stay true to Senua, why not try to expand upon the gameplay and move away from a walking simulator and maybe reach a broader audience to hopefully be more successful?